5 Framing Ideas for Wedding Photos

With something as important as your wedding day, there are a lot of things to consider when you are framing your
photos. People spend thousands of dollars on professional photography
for their wedding day. Having that much invested in capturing your
memories is understandable, and how you plan on displaying the photos
for the rest of your life is even more important.

Here are 5 things to consider when you are trying to frame your wedding photos.

1. Consider the Color Scheme

It is important to have a classy and sophisticated frame for your
wedding photos. The color of the frame and matte should not take
attention away from the photos themselves. Using muted colors is
usually the best plan to avoid distracting from the photos on display.
When you are shopping for a frame, it is a good idea to take a sample
photo with you to compare and judge how it goes with any frame you are
considering.

2. Protect Your Wedding Photos

If you do not want your photos to fade or turn yellow over time, it
is important to protect them behind the right type of glass. Using an
ultraviolet (UV) protection glass is the best way to eliminate this
risk from light. Sunlight and indoor light can both cause the photos to
fade, so using UV protected glass is recommended in any setting. Most
frames you buy in stores now feature UV protected glass, but make sure
before you make your purchase just to be safe.

3. Personalize Your Frame

To distinguish your frame, it is always possible to engrave a
message somewhere on the frame itself (usually across the bottom). This
can be either a lyric from your special song or the date the wedding
took place. Pick something that is significant to you and your spouse
that will evoke emotions.

4. Add a Touch of Class

Although most of your wedding photos are probably in color, you may
want to consider getting some of your favorites in black and white when
framing them. Black and white photos evoke that old Hollywood style of
elegance and sophistication that colorful shots sometimes lack. It is
also true that the simplicity of black and white photos allow the
viewer to focus on the subject of the photo more, without having to
process so many different colors.

5. Consider Picture Gifts

A framed photo from your wedding day is a perfect gift to help
someone remember the special day. The best way to do it is to have the
recipient of the gift be featured in the photo with you, rather than
just a shot of you and your spouse.